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Orwitz Family History

Orwitz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oritz, Horwitz, Britz, Kritz, Reitz, Pritz, Moritz, Gritz, Horowitz

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Where is the Orwitz family from?

You can see how Orwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orwitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Orwitz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Orwitz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Orwitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orwitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Orwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orwitz. 50% of Orwitz men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Orwitz women worked as a Stenographer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Orwitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Orwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orwitz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 84 immigration records available for the last name Orwitz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 58 military records available for the last name Orwitz. For the veterans among your Orwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Orwitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Orwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Orwitz in 1965 was 81, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Orwitz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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